Mar 26, 2020
More than half of the student population in U.S. public schools identify as students of color; yet less than one in five—18 percent— of the teacher workforce identify as teachers of color. Does diversity and inclusion in the teaching profession even matter? And, if so, how can public policy play a...
Mar 19, 2020
We know from research—and from personal experience with our own elders—that mobility and independence are key components of mental and emotional wellness for the over 65, or senior, population. However, once they’re no longer able to drive their cars due to health and safety concerns, that mobility—or ease of...
Mar 12, 2020
As our population ages, we are faced with a number of policy challenges. One, in particular, stands out: how will we provide care for those who need help?
Our next episode in the series around Demographic Shifts explores the policy implications of the aging population and the people who will help care for...
Mar 5, 2020
When news articles talk about the county’s declining fertility, there tends to be a tone of panic and often of judgment. But what is the truth of fertility rate declines? What role does policy play in impacting these rates? And how does the nature of fertility rates influence policy?
In this episode, Sarah Edwards...